Games Like Run Dude

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Gore 37.8%, Violent 22.7%, Action 12.1%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

An Episodic Retro Indie Three-Act Spaghetti Western Platformer

Why similar: Gore 40%, Violent 36.4%, Action 13.6%, Indie 10%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Gore 23.9%, Violent 20%, Action 19.3%, Indie 13.6%, Platformer 12.4%

Save the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching.

Why similar: Violent 38.3%, Gore 32.1%, Indie 12.9%, Action 11.9%, Platformer 4.8%

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

Why similar: Gore 46.3%, Platformer 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 11.7%, Indie 7.3%

Welcome to the first layer of hell! Climb out from the ever-changing abyss while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons in this vertical platformer rogue-lite.

Why similar: Gore 34.8%, Violent 25.7%, Action 19.2%, Indie 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

You play as a gangster who got into Hell for your business, and you need to kill all demon devils demons, because there's nothing else to do in Hell

Why similar: Gore 40.8%, Violent 38.8%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8.9%

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Platformer 25%, Violent 18.6%, Gore 17.8%, Indie 16.7%, Action 16.7%

You play as a zombie that runs from people, you have to run as far as possible

Why similar: Violent 40.4%, Gore 39.1%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8.9%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 33.7%, Indie 23.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, 2D 5.8%

Gutwhale is a roguelite about managing the space between you and your ammo, while fighting your way through a digestive system!

Why similar: Action 26%, Indie 19.7%, Gore 18.7%, Violent 18.4%, Platformer 7.4%

Retro Miami - it's an adrenaline thriller, full of primitive brutality, deadly gunshots and roofing fights.

Why similar: Gore 41.3%, Violent 37.5%, Action 12.2%, Indie 9%

Slice meat statues in half as quickly as possible. An easy to learn but hard to master game with satisfying parkour movement and combat.

Why similar: Violent 29.2%, Gore 24.4%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 13.6%, Indie 12.6%

Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.

Why similar: Platformer 33.4%, Action 31.1%, Indie 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Gore 24.5%, Action 20.9%, Violent 8.9%, 2D 7.3%

Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

Why similar: Gore 28%, Violent 16.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 14.7%, Indie 11.1%

A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

Why similar: Gore 38.7%, Violent 27.8%, Action 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Indie 6.7%

Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

Why similar: Action 31.6%, Platformer 27.9%, Indie 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, 2D 7.8%

UnderParty is an Action Platformer game. This game is made up of a very high level of difficulty. It's very violent, so be careful.

Why similar: Gore 42.3%, Violent 32.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 7.3%, Indie 4.7%

Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends.

Why similar: Gore 41%, Violent 37.2%, Action 11.6%, Indie 10.2%

Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.

Why similar: Action 49.3%, Indie 39.1%, 2D 11.6%

Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Gore 48%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 14.9%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 6.5%

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Violent 39.5%, Gore 31.4%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Indie 7.5%

Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

Why similar: Platformer 54.2%, Indie 18.4%, Action 17.3%, 2D 10.1%

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Action 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Indie 17.5%, 2D 6.3%

Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

Why similar: Violent 36.2%, Gore 32.1%, Action 12.4%, Indie 9%, Platformer 7.4%

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Gore 35.8%, Violent 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 8.9%, Action 6.8%

Redium it is adventure Action 2D, with the pixel, detailed graphics. In this game you should understand the crimes which began after detection of a crystal with special characteristics. The outcome of all events depends on your actions.

Why similar: Gore 63.7%, Action 20.9%, Indie 15.4%

Platform of medium complexity, where the main role is played by 'potato'.

Why similar: Violent 80.7%, Indie 19.3%

Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

Why similar: Gore 34.6%, Violent 32.5%, Action 11.1%, Indie 7.8%, Platformer 7.5%

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Gore 29.2%, Action 19.5%, Platformer 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Indie 9.3%

Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.

Why similar: Gore 49%, Platformer 18.6%, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, 2D 5.8%

A brick adventure game. Every time will change the dungeon, use your head to kill a blood road, Durahan.

Why similar: Action 56.5%, Indie 43.5%

You don't know who you are, where you are and why you are here, you know just thing, you want to survive and get out of HELL!

Why similar: Violent 53.1%, Action 17.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Indie 13.3%

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Gore 40.7%, Violent 33.3%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Indie 5.1%

"With your trusty shank and die hard will to survive, you've successfully broken out of your Prison Cell. How many other prisoners can you set free on your way to Freedom? Take down as many Guards as possible while avoiding traps and hazards along the way! From Knives, to Guns, and Mines to Bombs!"

Why similar: Violent 25.4%, Platformer 23.5%, Action 21.4%, Indie 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

A fast paced hack-n-slash arcade game where kidneys are harvested from everyone in your path.

Why similar: Gore 96.4%, Violent 2%, Action 0.9%, Indie 0.7%

Rex is a classic hardcore 2D platformer shooter, you play as a soldier to hunt down an evil scientist. Fight your way through with powerful weapons and put an end to his mad experiments.

Why similar: Action 29.2%, Platformer 28.8%, Indie 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 8.3%

Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.

Why similar: Gore 49.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 5.7%

A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Action 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Indie 14%, 2D 7.7%

Are you a big fan of platform games? Can your nerves tolerate a high level of difficulty? If your answer is yes, then get your jumping skills ready for a new Super Meat Boy and Defrag(Quake3Arena) inspired platformer Run Rabbit Run!

Why similar: Violent 24.9%, Platformer 24.6%, Gore 22.2%, Action 16.2%, Indie 7.5%

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Violent 31.2%, Gore 30.2%, Action 17.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Indie 9.4%

Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Action 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Indie 11.5%, 2D 11%

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer – now in 3D!

Why similar: Gore 39.5%, Platformer 28.7%, Action 21.1%, Violent 8.6%, Indie 2.1%

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 40.6%, Platformer 24.4%, Indie 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 4.5%

A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

Why similar: Platformer 38%, Action 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, 2D 9.2%

Hardcore pixel 2D platformer with steampunk elements, with randomly generated levels.

Why similar: Indie 44.3%, Platformer 29.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, 2D 8.9%

Pixel Fodder is a old school platformer with a fully destructible world, a large choise of characters, incredible dynamics and gigaliters of 8-bit meat.

Why similar: Action 32.3%, Indie 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D 9.8%

Simple platformer in a dark setting

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Action 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Indie 11.3%, 2D 9.5%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Gore 37%, Violent 33.7%, Action 16.8%, Indie 12.5%

Run or Die is a fast paced Endless Runner that focuses on movement based abilities (and a huge Ion Cannon)! Players must make decisions in the blink of an eye in order to make their way through a hazardous city environment where every run is different!

Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 27.7%, Action 18.1%, Indie 16.1%, 2D 5.3%

Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!

Why similar: Gore 31.7%, Violent 29.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

"BLAH BLAH BLAH 8-bit, BLAH BLAH BLAH, blow stuff up. BLAH BLAH BLAH, retro." BLOWING INTO THE CARTRIDGE NOT REQUIRED!

Why similar: Action 60.3%, Indie 39.7%

Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.

Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Indie 21.7%, 2D 13%, Action 0.3%

Dynamic is an indie Platformer game. The goal is to try to avoid obstacles and dangerous enemies who want to kill you

Why similar: Indie 42.5%, Action 28.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 4.5%

Swiftly is a very challenging platformer game. It has simple graphics and easy to understand rules, but you are going to have a hard time completing the levels.

Why similar: Action 49.8%, Indie 29%, Platformer 21.1%

Redie is a challenging singleplayer 3D top-down shooter. Fight an army of well-trained terrorists and soldiers in action-packed close quarters combat. Prepare to (re)die.

Why similar: Gore 67.2%, Action 19.7%, Indie 13.1%

Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Gore 28.5%, Violent 28.3%, Platformer 21.6%, Action 16.5%, 2D 5%